"Waaah..."
Seeing Kara's aggrieved expression, a strange sense of satisfaction spread from the bottom of my heart.
...No wonder Kara met such an end in the original work.
The pleasure of tormenting her was truly irresistible.
However, Kara herself seemed to be thinking that she was really unlucky... but there's one thing I can guarantee.
Kara becoming my slave was, in fact, her good fortune.
If it weren't for me, it would have been the Marquis of Cyprus who bought Kara.
That extravagant nobleman, who spends money like water, is far worse than me.
H&A's story begins with the protagonist enrolling in the academy, by which time Kara has already been sold to the Marquis of Cyprus.
At the academy, Kara is just a random NPC who is occasionally mentioned as someone whose family was demoted to slavery for treason, and who is said to be a senior who was sold off.
But in the end, Kara made a comeback.
He served as the BOSS in the first semester of the second year.
The story of defeating the corrupt Kara is set in the Marquis's mansion in Cyprus, which has been transformed into an underground city.
As you explore this mansion encased in disturbing chunks of flesh, you'll find shredded pieces of notebooks scattered throughout—these are known as journal-type items.
37 Once all the fragments are collected, they will transform into an item called "The Marquis of Cyprus's Diary." By reading its contents, you can learn about Kara's journey to becoming the BOSS.
First, the Marquis of Cyprus suffered from erectile dysfunction. Simply put, he was a useless piece of trash. But perhaps precisely because of this,
His fetishes gradually became more and more sadistic... and Kara became the best material for him to release his desires.
She looks like a timid and quick-witted girl, perfect for bullying, not to mention she's quite pretty.
In an attempt to cure his impotence, which even magic and divine power could not heal, the Marquis of Cyprus, deeply infatuated with Kara, turned his attention to the worship of evil gods.
The object of his worship was precisely the flourishing of ugliness.
He believed that an evil god whose power stemmed from twisted lust would be able to solve his problems.
The Marquis of Cyprus sacrificed all the servants in his mansion, the slaves he had collected over the years, and even his own family members, successfully summoning a grotesque and rampant evil...
However, to his great misfortune, Kara, who had long since transcended fear and was filled with hatred, happened to be a perfect match for the flourishing of ugliness.
So much so that the ugliness and prosperity disregarded the summoner, the Marquis of Cyprus, and directly bestowed power upon Kara.
Of course, Kara, who was determined to seek revenge, accepted the power without hesitation.
Kara, now the saint of 'Ugly Prosperity', returns to the Marquis of Cyprus everything she suffered, and gradually takes over the area by covering it with her tentacles...
And so, she became the mid-boss, standing in front of the protagonist.
When I was a newbie, it took dozens of team wipes to barely defeat this troublesome boss.
Compared to the Marquis of Cyprus, I am truly a benevolent master.
Yes, that's true.
I recalled what Kara, the half-human, half-tentacle monster, looked like in the game.
At some point, it seemed that the pride of the last noble family, compared with the pain of hunger, had taken over.
Although her posture was a little awkward, Kara put down her chopsticks, knelt in front of me, and began to plead urgently.
"I...did I do something rude? I'm sorry. Please tell me, I'll definitely change. Please don't let me go hungry. Ah? I can do it. So please, Master..."
...How can it be so extreme?
No, it seems she was forced into such an extreme situation.
Putting everything else aside, at least I need to make sure she eats properly. With that in mind, I helped Kara up.
"Oh, just kidding. Get up, get up."
"Really...? Are you really joking? Ah! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to doubt you... it's just... that..."
I gently pushed the incoherent Kara back into her seat and cut a piece of meat to feed her.
"Smack smack..."
She had been stiff just moments before, but as soon as the food was offered to her, Kara immediately opened her mouth and took it.
He chewed his food slowly and deliberately, as if savoring it, then chuckled and continued.
"It's alright. As long as you don't resist, you won't go hungry. If you behave, I'll give you even better food than you have now. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Thank you... I will be good."
Perhaps because she still had food in her mouth, Kara's pronunciation was slightly unclear, and she nodded repeatedly.
This is practically threatening me with food... no, it really is threatening me.
It's a bit much, but there's nothing we can do about it.
I don't intend to destroy Kara's magic core, so I have to find another way to rein her in.
Although 20,000 gold coins is not a burden for me, it would be a waste to just leave the slaves I just bought unused.
"Nice pose. Shall we take off this stuffy jacket first?"
"…ah."
To avoid being seen from outside, she even wrapped that coat tightly around herself.
Kara hesitated for a moment, then slowly took off her coat and carefully folded it.
"Is...is that so?"
Kara asked cautiously in return. However, I couldn't answer her at that moment.
Because Kara's body, seen up close, is far more captivating than one could have imagined.
First, there was the barely visible bust line beneath the deep V-neck. It seemed to possess a strange allure, making it impossible for me to easily look away.
Even if you manage to look away, the situation remains the same.
Is the skirt too small, or are ordinary clothes simply unable to completely conceal Carla's figure?
Her current appearance makes it seem as if, with the slightest carelessness, the center of her chest would be completely exposed, which is terrifying.
Thanks to this, her full and well-proportioned breasts are clearly visible.
What's the point of dressing like this?
If the upper body is already like this, what must the rest of the body be like?
Although I'm very curious... let's eat first.
Firstly, I was hungry, and secondly, I had to treat Kara to a good meal.
I nodded to Kara, who was anxiously observing my expression.
"Very good, well done. Keep eating, and order more if you're still hungry. It's very convenient here; for just an extra fee, they can deliver the food to your room."
"thank you..."
Kara seemed to relax a bit, and the tension on her face eased. After speaking, she continued to enjoy her meal.
Perhaps my direct gaze made her uncomfortable, because she would pause every now and then...
Kara insisted on eating three more servings before finally finishing the meal.
***
"Uh... hiccup!"
She let out a small burp, then hurriedly covered her mouth with her hand and turned to look at me.
However, after eating four servings, it's inevitable to burp.
"After you finish eating, please put your utensils outside and then come sit down."
"Okay!"
I sat on the edge of the bed and patted the spot next to me. Kara stood up somewhat awkwardly.
She tidied up the leftover dishes and put them outside the door, then nervously sat down next to me.
thump.
As soon as she sat down, a pleasant fragrance wafted towards her.
Is it perfume?
Unlike me, who was relaxed and carefree, Kara sat upright with her head down.
Her lips moved nervously, and her tension seemed to reach me.
It seems she misunderstood my intention in having her sit on the bed. Now is not the time.
"Kara Lindhart. First, let me explain the main reason why I spent 20,000 gold coins to buy you."
"Gulp."
Kara seemed to have finally waited for this moment, swallowing hard. I pointed to her chest and said:
"It's so that you can learn the Lindhart family's magical breathing technique—Lintbloom."
"…What? Lintbloom?"
Hearing the unexpected words, Kara looked bewildered, tilting her head with a confused expression.
Was it because of her innocent appearance? Or because of her unguarded, exposed clothing?
Kara now inexplicably evokes the image of a herbivore, like a round, fat rabbit.
I tried hard to stop my gaze from constantly drifting towards her chest and got down to business.
"Yes, it's Lintbloom. It has to be it. That's right, you'll need to be taught some basic magic before you enter the academy."
While Lintbloom is a decent magical breathing technique, it is not the best.
On this continent of Orella, many even better magical breathing techniques are hidden, and I know how to obtain most of them.
However, at this critical juncture, the only way to cure the magic perception disorder is through Lintbloom.
While it's not entirely without solutions, there are things like miraculous elixirs and transformative activities...
However, even if a mage who cannot use magic knows the strategy, they still cannot clear the dungeon, so these methods are actually not feasible.
Hiring high-level adventurers at great expense is not a good option either.
Even the most skilled adventurers will often betray their employers when faced with rare items that money can't buy.
This is based on my own experience.
When I was leveling up my alt account, in order to clear the game as quickly as possible, I poured all the gold coins from my main account into it and hired an S-rank adventurer.
But the moment I cleared the hidden dungeon, those adventurers who claimed to have the best reputation in the guild stabbed me in the back without hesitation.
Damn guys.
This was already the case in the game; now that it's become reality, things can only get worse.
The world always reveals more than what we saw in the gaming era.
In short, Kara visibly relaxed when I explained that I bought it from an auction house.
Does she believe her value lies not in her body but in her knowledge? It's too early to draw conclusions.
I chuckled softly and gently poked Kara's side, who was lost in thought.
"You don't know about the Lindblom breathing technique, do you?"
"Ah, no, I know! I'm practicing too. It's just..."
Kara blinked her ruby-like eyes, seemingly not quite understanding.
"Doesn't the college only admit adults under 30?"
"Um?"
Why are you suddenly bringing this up...?
Upon hearing Kara's words, I instinctively glanced at the nearby mirror.
...The mirror reflected the face of an evil nobleman with a sinister expression.
No wonder you were so hesitant and timid just now.
It turns out the disguise she wore when she went to the auction house hadn't been removed yet.
I scratched the back of my head awkwardly, took out a bottle of golden potion from my backpack, and drank it.
"Well."
A mild headache was accompanied by a strange, unsettling feeling on my face.
But the effect was immediate, and the reflection in the mirror began to slowly change.
"Huh? Huh?!"
Kara was clearly startled and pointed at me, rambling incoherently.
Although she realized her mistake and hurriedly lowered her hand... I completely understood her feelings.
Anyone would be astonished if a bald, eccentric middle-aged man suddenly transformed into a handsome young man who looked even younger than himself.
He turned his head left and right to check his reflection in the mirror again.
His jet-black hair, so pure and without any blemishes, contrasted sharply with his pale, almost sickly skin.
His sharp eyes gleamed with a purple light, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, carrying a hint of arrogance.
While he may look a bit irritating overall, there's no denying that his face is exceptionally handsome.
He unconsciously revealed a satisfied smile.
It took me three hours to sculpt the character's face, but it wasn't a waste of time.